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  1. Cicada Killer Wasp

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/ENT-63

    killers rarely sting humans unless someone tries to handle one. However, homeowners may become alarmed ... aggressive territorial behavior, but they are incapable of stinging. Females may sting when handled roughly, ... Typically, the male wasps are smaller than the females. Their coloration may resemble that of yellowjackets ...

  2. Ohio’s Natural Enemies: Crab Spiders

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/ent-70

    insects. The hunting ground of crab spiders varies among species. They may hunt on the soil surface, leaf ... a reproductive female. It’s not fully understood how males find their mate, but they may use airborne pheromones ... thought of as a form of courtship—referred to as a bridal veil. Spiders do not mate directly like insects ...

  3. Cork Spot and Bitter Pit of Apples

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/plpath-fru-01

    Fruit placed directly in low-temperature storage may not exhibit symptoms for several days or weeks in ... portion of the fruit flesh as small green dimples or depressions. This disorder may begin developing in ... enlarge to corky, discolored areas 1/4 to 1/2 inch into the flesh of the apple. The corky spots may occur ...

  4. Sudden Oak Death (aka Ramorum blight)

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/plpath-tree-05

    Although P. ramorum may have the potential to cause widespread oak death in all forests, it is important to ... note that the pathogen may be limited by other factors such as the environment, and therefore may never ... aboveground portions directly or produce motile zoospores that spread in soil and water. Zoospores also infect ...

  5. Scab of Apple

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/plpath-fru-23

    leaves may drop prematurely resulting in unsightly trees, with poor fruit production. This early ... defoliation may weaken trees and make them more susceptible to winter injury or other pests. Diseased fruits ... are blemished and often severely deformed and may also drop early. Disease Development and Symptoms ...

  6. Monroe County’s Forest Economy

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/F-78

    Responsibly managing these woodlands provides community support by producing economic activity in four forest ... industrial sectors. These businesses directly generate $10.8 million in industrial output and $715,000 in ... net volume. Forest Industry Impact Analysis Terminology [6] Direct Economic Impact: The effect ...

  7. Potassium Uptake and Ohio Crop Response

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0147

    charged ions (cations) and negatively charged ions (anions). Maintaining this balance supports plant ... surfaces. Its primary function is to provide a charge balance that supports plant function. The role of K is ... K concentration. Exchangeable K form then replenishes the soil-solution K. Potassium from fertilizer or manure may ...

  8. Substance Abuse and Injuries

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/aex-591109

    drinking a person may experience dizziness dulling of senses impairment of coordination impairment of ... a long period of time, death may occur due to depression of the parts of the brain that control breathing ... and heart rate. Alcohol in large amounts, or over a long period of time, may cause damage to the liver ...

  9. Status of Biorefineries in Ohio

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/fabe-6602

    production of biofuels and bioproducts; and 4) support from trade organizations, as well as local, state and ... government agencies. The first and second factors may be outside the control of biofuels and bioproduct ... continuing support of commodity groups and local, city and state government agencies that advocate and ...

  10. Types of Nutrition Incentives Offered at Ohio Farmers Markets and How They are Funded (Nutrition Incentives Series)

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/cdfs-4109

    program may depend on the individual market’s capacity or supportive partnerships with local non-profits ... State University Extension–Cuyahoga County Christie Welch, Direct Food and Agricultural Marketing ... University, South Centers Nutrition incentives support the purchase of fruits and vegetables by low-income ...

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